stroll

[ strohl ]

verb (used without object)

1. to walk leisurely as inclination directs; ramble; saunter; take a walk:

   to stroll along the beach.

   Synonyms: meander, stray

2. to wander or rove from place to place; roam:

   strolling troubadours.

verb (used with object)

1. to saunter along or through:

   to stroll the countryside.

noun

1. a leisurely walk; ramble; saunter:

   a short stroll before supper.

   Synonyms: promenade

stroll

/ strəʊl /

verb

1. to walk about in a leisurely manner
2. intr to wander from place to place

noun

1. a leisurely walk

Word History and Origins

Origin of stroll¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; of uncertain origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of stroll¹

C17: probably from dialect German strollen, of obscure origin; compare German Strolch tramp

Example Sentences

Sometimes we imagine Hollywood types and icons in general will stroll in with teams of 30 people, all individually responsible for something like hair or makeup or PR.

From Salon

We strolled along Venice Beach in the morning and ate lunch on the Santa Monica Pier.

From Los Angeles Times

Dancers holding glistening, star-like lanterns lead a musical stroll to the main hub of Disney California Adventure.

From Los Angeles Times

The memories began rushing back as Kenneth strolled through Hong Kong’s Victoria Park, once a focal point for the city’s resistance to China.

From BBC

Thanks to Gittens, Dortmund could relax in a game they controlled and eventually they strolled to a 3-0 victory in Croatia.

From BBC

Related Words

• excursion
• ramble